Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
Serving all of Eastern Laramie County since 1908
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The whole weekend was full of fires in the Burns area. Laramie County Fire District #6 started putting out fires on Friday and ended on Sunday. At 3:20 p.m., Friday, January 17 an explosion was heard in town of Burns. People were able to see the fire as far as Interstate 80. It was on Washington and Second street. The house on the South side of the Lutheran church was on fire. Once the flames were contained then all the smoke was next. The smoke was so bad that the Laramie County Sheriffs...
"Life is better when people are laughing". Author unknown. This is a motto Luke Person lived by most his life. Luke Person had worked for the Pine Bluffs Elementary School for thirteen years as maintenance. At the beginning of 2024-2025 school year, the town, school, and his family lost him. It was devastating for everyone who knew Person, and it happenned very suddenly. His wife Leanne said, "He loved the kids." Everyday he would tell a joke to the students. They would look for him to hear the...
Some people like to go for a walk and some people like to hike. Getting out and enjoying the fresh air can boost your mood. Seeing a pretty rock in the road, on a hill, on a bluff or at the lake gets most people's attention. Every rock is made of a mineral. Geology is the study of them. Being located around hills, bluffs, and mountains people like to study the rocks. The University of Wyoming outreach program received an Aging Grant for student to road show different areas of Wyoming. They have...
The new year has finally brought winter to Pine Bluffs as our extremely cold temperatures Sunday night caused an issue with our electrical system. A portion of the town was without power for about an hour while the rest of town was experienced a short outage. I would like thank Loren, the Public Works Department and High West Energy for their quick response and the citizens for their patience. One of the take-aways from this outage is the need for a formal reporting process, and a way to update those impacted. We will work towards finding a...
If you are a senior citizen or disabled you can now get a free ride when you need it. Leo Levengood of Lions Disability Transport Service contacted the Pine Bluffs Post to get the word out in reference to a new free ride service in Laramie County. Levengood said that they have two working vehicles that are available to help elderly and disabled citizens get to where they need to be. In order to set up a ride, they ask that the citizen call at least 24 hours prior, however the ride can be set up several days in advance. They have been in...
Lately I've been reminded of a blockbuster movie from my youth. It contains a scene that even those who never saw the film are likely to recognize. A sleeping family is jolted awake, and from the foot of the bed the young daughter sings "they're here!" One might wonder why I'm thinking so much about Poltergeist. That quote started ringing in my brain during our last monthly clinic meeting, when our lab director reported on the previous day's influenza statistics. Nearly 90% of the tests were...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to honor wildland firefighters in the United States. Congressional Gold Medals are awarded by Congress and presented to individuals, groups, or institutions for their distinguished achievements, service and contributions. “Our brave wildland firefighters risk their lives each day to protect forests and communities across Wyoming and the West,” said Senator Barrasso. “These brave men and women deserve our honor and respect for the...
My wife has a saying for me, and justifiably so, I suppose. She tells me, "More isn't always better. Less is more." Usually, she is using it in the context of my desire for an incredibly full schedule, or maybe in my quest to try nearly everything on the menu, all at once. She reminds me I am no longer a teenage boy who can eat without consequences. Or she may use it in the context of my need to conquer every possible restaurant and place of interest on what is supposed to be a "relaxing"...
Sirens always have people on the edge of their seats. They are curious to know what is happening. The noise usually means that there are accidents, an arrest, or people are in trouble. On the evening of Thursday, January 9, the Pine Bluffs Police department and Laramie County Fire District #5 assisted the United States Marshals. The United States Marshals found out a suspect ,that had a warrant out, that they were looking for was at the Pine Bluffs RV Resort. Located on the east side of Pine Bluffs on Butler Street. There was a brief stand...
This time of year the seniors citizens have concerns of being out in the winter weather. It is hard for them to be active. They like to hibernate like a bear, instead of caves it is staying in their homes. Not eating right, not getting fresh air and sunshine, and not getting exercise tends to cause problems in the long run. Their health starts to go down hill and it becomes difficult to function in public. Here is some tips to help. Stay warm and cozy by putting hats, gloves, scarves and a warm coat when going outside. Keep your home at a...
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Maj. Gen. Gregory Porter, the Wyoming National Guard’s 27th Adjutant General, delivered an address to state legislators at the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne on Jan. 16, 2025, highlighting the vital work of the Cowboy Guard, their ongoing missions, and the sacrifices made by service members and their families. Speaking before the Wyoming Legislature, Porter began by thanking Speaker Albert Neiman, President Ogden Biteman, and other state leaders for their support of the Guard’s missions. He gave special recognition to Repre...
To start the year off for the Burns Future Farmers of America judging team, they went to National Western Stock Show in Denver. The team was Blair Sanchez, Hayden Hubbard, Riley West, and Cooper Sanchez. This is the last time this event will happen the stadium arena. The stadium has been part of the National Western Stock Show since 1909. There were fifty-nine individual contestants with fifteens teams in the FFA portion of the contest. The contestants showed cattle, goats, swine, and sheep. The...
The Lady Hornets dominated the Lady Cyclones in a non-conference matchup last Friday evening. The Lady Cyclones traveled from Cheyenne to tip-off against the Lady Hornets in a game that would showcase the Lady Hornets scoring and defensive capabilities. The Lady Hornets dominated the Cyclones for three quarters then in one of the lowest scoring quarters in basketball both teams combined for a total of just two points. It didn't take long for the Lady Hornets to assert themselves as the dominant...
The Lady Broncs have not seen a win since December 13 when they tipped off against the Moorcroft Wolves. As they headed to Torrington last Friday, they were hoping to change those statistics and come back with the win. This team is not deserving of the 2-11 record that they currently have. They are hustling and shooting and passing well and should some of their shots actually find the net they would be right there in every game. In their latest game against the Torrington Trailblazers the Lady...
The Hornets took the wind out of the Cyclones with a 38-48 win last Friday. In a non-conference game, the Hornets played their ball and continued to be on of the top teams in the 2A Eastern Conference. With outstanding performances from Colby Lerwick and Carsten Freeburg the Hornets were able to get back to a winning record of 7-6. The Cyclones started it off by hitting an shot and scoring the first points of the game. After that it was a back and forth shooting spree as the Cyclones and Hornets...
The Broncs are having a rough start to the season. With a 3-9 record they are wanting to find the winning combination to increase their chances at regionals. The Trailblazers are a 5-4 team and a 2-0 conference record seat. The Broncs are still in the run for the Regionals and with the rest of the season have a great chance to improve their record and skills. Against the Trailblazers the Broncs offense was stuttering a bit. They were able to score 35 points against the Trailblazers' defense....
Shawn Shmidl, the football standout player last year for the Pine Bluffs Hornets, has his eyes set on his future. Last Wednesday in the Pine Bluffs High School Common Are, Shmidl signed a letter of intent to attend Simpson College and play for the Simpson College Storm football team. Shmidl is a member of the 2024 State 2A Football Champions, a two time "Prep Athlete of the Week" recipient and All-State Award winner. Currently he is having a banner year playing for the Hornets Basketball team....
CHEYENNE, WYOMING – During 2024, thirteen youth from Southeast Wyoming who are members of Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America) achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Well-deserved congratulations are due to these Scouts, as only two percent (2%) of Scouts have achieved this milestone since the Eagle award was founded in 1912. Not only will this milestone serve the Scouts well as they proceed through life and their future careers, but their local communities also benefit from the p...
Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear. The year 2024 was one of the most destructive wildland fire years in Wyoming history. Now the current fire in Los Angeles, California has become the worst structure fire in Los Angeles history. In our small town of Pine Bluffs, we have only a couple of dozen volunteer firemen to protect our homes and grassland with only a few quick responding local fire fighters when these fires are...
CHEYENNE - Today in his inaugural address, President Trump outlined his policy on illegal immigration and securing the nation's border. We must take decisive action to follow his lead and work at all levels of government to implement these policies. Wyoming, often perceived as remote and insulated, is not immune to the impacts of illegal immigration. Despite being far from the southern border, Wyoming is - in many ways - a border state. The challenges posed by porous national borders ripple across the nation, reaching even the Cowboy State....
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – January 17, 2025 – The Wyoming Semiquincentennial Planning Task Force is excited to announce the launch of Phase Two of the Semiquincentennial Grant Program. This initiative is eager to engage Wyoming communities in celebrating America's 250th Anniversary through meaningful projects and programs. "We are thrilled to empower organizations and individuals committed to honoring this historic milestone," said former State Representative, Sandy Newsome, Chairman of the Task Force. "This is not just a celebration; it's an opp...
Albin Baptist Church 315 Cheyenne Ave, Albin; 246-3254; Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday service 10:45 a.m.; Youth group, Sunday 5:30 p.m. Blessed Hope Baptist Church 327 S. Main St., Burns 307-547-2383 J. Nathaniel Ensley, pastor, Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Fellowship 10 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.; Summer Studies (June-September) 5 p.m. Wednesday Services: Childrens AWANA’s 6:45 p.m.; Teen Service 7 p.m.; Bible Study/Prayer 7 p.m. Burns Presbyterian Church 140 S. Wyoming Ave., Burns; 547-3734 Rev. Gwyn Downing, pastor Sunday w... Full story
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